Legislators
Taiwan's government and civil society were honored with the inaugural Beacon Award by Freedom House, a US-based advocacy organization, for their efforts to protect democracy and support the global struggle for freedom. The award was presented by Robert Tuttle, a member of the Freedom House Board of Trustees
Local government
A controversial planning decision has been made by Perth and Kinross Council, approving two Muir Homes' applications for a total of 48 new homes in Auchterarder. However, the development is contingent upon the completion of a long-standing legal agreement requiring the construction of a new A9 junction and sports
Local government
The town of Bergkamen in Germany hosted a unique event on Monday, May 19, 2025, where the North Rhine-Westphalian State Parliament President Andre Kuper, Vice President Berivan Aymaz, and Vice Presidents Rainer Schmeltzer and Christof Rasche engaged in direct dialogue with citizens, promoting democratic participation and volunteer work. The program
Legislators
Freedom House recognized a distinguished group of advocates for democracy and freedom at its annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The honorees included Venezuelan democratic movement leader María Corina Machado, US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Roger F. Wicker, representatives from the government and civil society of Taiwan, and Server
Legislators
As Nigeria marks a dubious milestone in its "demoncrazy," lawmakers have devised a revolutionary solution to voter apathy: coerce citizens into voting through fines, jail, or public shame. This worrying trend reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of democracy, where voting is seen as a compulsory civic chore rather than
Democracy
The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) has described the decision by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow aid into the Gaza Strip without a ceasefire as a deceitful attempt to cover up his crimes. The Front accused Netanyahu of planning to confine the people of Gaza
Democracy
President Trump's acknowledgment that Vladimir Putin does not want to stop the war in Ukraine marks a significant shift in tone from his previous administration's stance, which had cajoled and denounced the wrong party in the conflict. The Ukrainian president, people, and armed forces are engaged
Democracy
For over seven decades, the Kashmiri people have faced one of the longest and bloodiest struggles for self-determination in modern history. The recent elections in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have been marred by a record-low voter turnout, plunging from 52.14% in 2014 to a mere 22.33% in
Democracy
In the lead-up to the November 2024 Local Government elections and the 2025 General Election, top officials and diplomats in Tanzania are stressing the importance of increased citizen involvement and adherence to the rule of law. The warning comes as former Prime Minister Joseph Warioba expressed concerns about the reliability
Democracy
Our family's peaceful existence was shattered on January 3, 2023, when our home was struck by 12 bullets, leaving my 11-year-old daughter's bedroom grazed by three bullets. The subsequent police investigation revealed that the attack was orchestrated by Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate for the
Democracy
The attempt on President Donald Trump's life at a Pennsylvania rally laid bare the fragility of America's peaceful transfer of power. The incident highlighted how vulnerable the country's democracy is to violence and radical ideologies. The consequent reactions from politicians, particularly Trump's
Democracy
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 6-3 ruling in Trump v. United States, remanding the case regarding presidential immunity to the D.C. District Court. This decision has been met with concern from Democracy Forward, a legal organization that advocates for democracy and social progress. The organization'
